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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,621.32, 397,021.62 and 174,441.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,621.32, 397,021.62 and 174,441.64 is: 240,792.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,621.32 : 397,021.62 = 174,441.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,621.32/397,021.62 = 174,441.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,621.32x = 397,021.62 × 174,441.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,621.32x = 69,257,102,508.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,257,102,508.26/287,621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,792.66

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